IFB #26-20004-000 Radiology Directorship Services

The Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) #26-20004-000 to procure Radiology Directorship Services on an as-needed basis across six DSH facilities located in Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan (Norwalk), Patton, Sacramento, and Napa. The contractor must provide clinical oversight of the Radiology Department, quality assurance, radiation safety compliance, annual on-site reviews, radiology conferences with medical staff, and maintain an active quality assurance process. Services shall be delivered Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., excluding state holidays, with combined in-person and remote services not exceeding 12 hours monthly. Minimum qualifications require bidders to be California-licensed physicians with current Medical Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology or Radiation Oncology, board certification or eligibility from the American Board of Radiology, DEA registration, and X-ray Supervisor and Operator certification from the California Department of Public Health; bidders must also provide three professional references from the past two years and comply with all security, background check, and credentialing requirements. Sealed bids are due May 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with public bid opening scheduled for 2:30 p.m. the same day. Notice of Intent to Award is expected May 12, 2026. The anticipated contract term runs July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with no renewal options.

This procurement includes several set-aside preferences and incentives for qualified organizations. A five percent small business preference is available for certified California small businesses, microbusinesses, or non-small businesses with 25 percent subcontracting to small businesses. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives ranging from one to five percent are available based on participation levels. Pricing is capped at $4,370.00 per month for radiology directorship services, with DSH-required training capped at $200.00 per hour with an estimated 20 hours annually for each fiscal year. All contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per claim/$2,000,000 aggregate), and Performance and Payment Bonds equal to the contract price. No specific incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the solicitation materials, nor is a specific funding source disclosed.